Description
Clea by Lawrence Durrell is the final volume in the acclaimed Alexandria Quartet, a modern classic set against the rich, atmospheric backdrop of wartime Egypt. This deeply evocative novel continues the tale of an expatriate schoolteacher who returns to Alexandria after years of self-imposed exile, seeking to make peace with the tangled love affairs and political intrigues of his past. As he reunites with old companions — forever changed by war and circumstance — he encounters Clea, a bisexual artist whose presence will profoundly alter the lives of the living and the dead alike.
The novel brings Durrell’s intoxicating exploration of passion, memory, and identity to a haunting conclusion. Praised for its lyrical prose and intoxicating sense of place, Clea delves into the complexities of love and loss, illuminating the final pieces of a labyrinthine narrative. Widely regarded as one of the most important works of mid-20th century fiction, it captures the decayed glamour, menace, and mystery of Alexandria at a moment of irreversible change.
